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A SILVER-MOUNTED CARVED WOOD CIRCUMCISION FLASK
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- maker's mark only on base IM in shaped punch.
- silver, wood
- height 4 in.
- 10.2 cm
flattened pear form, carved on one side with scene of the mohel, sandak and baby, the other side carved with Hebrew name Asher Katz, the silver base engraved with script initials DESL, further initials and date 1756, chained stopper.
Provenance
Sotheby's Tel Aviv, April 17, 2001, lot 303
Condition
good condition, as noted re: possibly later carving
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.